CLINICAL STUDIES

Between April and June 2005 16 female and 4 male patients, aged 13-34 years (with a median age of 18.5) took part in an open study in Germany. The six-week treatment tested the efficacy of Eucerin DermoPURIFYER Scrub.

Main findings

The application of the facial scrub had a very positive effect on the general skin condition.

It proved to be very well tolerated by patients with impure, acne-prone skin or with mild acne comedonica.

The Eucerin DermoPURIFYER Scrub can also be applyied onto your back and decollete.

DO´S AND DONT´S

Use Eucerin DermoPURIFYER Scrub if…

Try a different product if…

You have impure skin on your face, back, neck or shoulders.

Its gentle action is particularly skin tolerable so is well suited for impure skin.

You suffer from blackheads.

The pore-refining micro-particles cleanse deep into your pores, getting rid of blemishes and blackheads without drying out the skin.

You have ever had an allergic reaction to any of the ingredients.

Frequently asked questions

Is acne caused by poor hygiene?

Acne is not a sign of poor bodily hygiene. On the contrary: too frequent cleansing of the skin with aggressive cleansing products can irritate the skin even more. Nevertheless, you should take care to cleanse your skin twice daily with a mild, nondehydrating facial cleanser in order to remove excess sebum, sweat and dead skin cells from the skin. One should, in any case, avoid "fiddling around" with your fingers on the acne symptoms.

Will my acne clear up on its own as I grow older?

Usually the acne symptoms get better with increasing age once you are past puberty. Although, some patients suffer from acne also after the age of 30. If you do not see an improvement, please contact a dermatologist.

Is acne an allergy?

Acne is not an allergic reaction to particular foods or external stimulation. Allergies manifest themselves characteristically in different ways and can thus be clearly identified as such.

Can birth-control pills help against acne?

Because acne is linked to hormonal imbalances and an increased sensitivity of the sebaceous-gland follicles, it can make sense for women to take contraceptive pills containing an anti-androgen component.

I use make-up to cover up my acne. Am I making things worse?

The best cleanse, clear and care routine is in vain if your skin is regularly aggravated by comedogenic cosmetics. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice concerning the right choice of cosmetic products.

Is acne inherited?

Yes. Genetic predisposition plays a large part in acne. If both parents suffered from acne during their adolescence, then there is a greater likelihood that their children will also develop acne.

Frequently asked questions about impure skin and acne

Eucerin DermoPURIFYERSkin care for impure skin

Eucerin DermoPURIFYER is a range of effective dermo cosmetic solutions for impure skin. Its ingredient combination addresses the four key factors of impure skin: hyperkeratosis (disrupted skin cell shedding), seborrhea (increased sebum production), microbial colonisation (increased bacteria proliferation) and inflammation of the skin. Eucerin DermoPURIFYER products have been proven in clinical and dermatological studies to be both effective and very good for skin tolerability.